Landing Craft Utility (LCU)
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This is a stern view of a Landing Craft Utility. The craft is 135 feet in length
and has a beam of 29 feet. |
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This is the Conn. The Craftmaster
(OIC) maintains a visual
watch. Engine, rudder, and operational orders are relayed through the
voice tube. |
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| This is the LCU Pilothouse where 2 watchstanders man the
helm and throttle. |
Behind the helm is the Navigation station. The craft uses
radar and GPS for all operations |
Next to the NAV station is the Communications gear. The
craft is capable of secure voice comms with USN and USMC units. |
The next compartment aft of the Pilothouse is the Galley.
Each LCU has a cook and food storage and preparation facilities. |
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| The Pilothouse has a ladder
down to the Berthing Compartment. The
LCU has enough racks for a crew of 14 Sailors. |
Next to the Berthing Compartment is the Lounge, used for
training, meetings, and entertainment. |
Aft of the Galley is the Head/Shower and Laundry. The craft has a
washer/dryer for crew use. |
Aft of the Galley is the IC passageway, which contains the
switchboard and access to the 2 engine rooms. |
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| This is 1 of the 2 engine rooms. The LCU has 2 diesel
engines, 2 diesel generators, a
firepump, and an anchor engine. |
This is 1 of the 2 Diesel V12 engines. It drives 1
of the 2 shafts and produces 500 HP. |
This is 1 of the 2 3-cylinder diesel generators. The craft
generates its 450V, 60HZ, 40KW, 3 phase power with a max load of 65 amps. |
This is the reverse-osmosis distilling
plant.
The craft makes its own water at a rate of 800 gallons a day. |
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